WO1998005396A1 - Competition game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An annular track (12) for horse-racing is disposed at the center of a horse racing game apparatus (10). Twelve model horses (14) run on the track (12). A gate (18) is disposed in a paddock (20) inside the track (12) and advances to the start position of the track (12) from the paddock (20) at the start of the race. Satellites (22) having twelve seats are disposed on the three sides of the track (12). A large-scale projector (24) for displying the images such as the image of the race is disposed on one of the minor sides of the track (12). Speakers (26) for a live broadcasting, a fanfare, BGM, etc., are disposed on both sides of the large-scale projector (24). The number of horses that compete at one time can be increased and the interest of the development of the race can be further enhanced.

Description

 Specification

Game device

[Technical field]

 The present invention relates to a racing game machine that models a horse race, a boat race, a car race, an auto race, and the like, and plays by predicting the order of arrival of a model horse or a car running on a truck.

[Background technology]

 Conventionally, there are many types of competitive game devices that model horse racing, boat racing, automobile racing, auto racing, and the like. A long-standing competitive game device is one in which a model horse or a vehicle such as a car is run on an annular course to compete for an arrival order or to predict an arrival order. However, in this competitive game, the vehicle could only be run on a fixed circular track, which reduced the sense of reality and reduced interest by half.

 Therefore, in order to approach the real horse racing style, the applicant of the present invention has applied for a revolutionary competition game device capable of running on a free course on a field instead of a fixed track (see, for example). Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-94884). According to this competition game device, a running body such as a model horse can run on a free course on the field, so that a race like an actual horse race can be developed. Therefore, it is possible to realize a competitive game device full of presence, and has gained widespread support from players.

 The applicant of the present application has made further improvements to the above-mentioned competition game device, and has increased the number of vehicles that can compete at one time, and has enabled various combinations of races such as actual horse races and boat races to predict the order of arrival. The aim was to create a new competitive game machine that further pursued the fun of racing and the fun of racing.

An object of the present invention is to provide a competitive game system capable of increasing the number of vehicles that can compete at one time. The invention provides a system device.

 Another object of the present invention is to provide a competitive game machine that further pursues the fun of racing development.

 It is still another object of the present invention to provide a competitive game device which realizes a more powerful race by devising lighting during a race.

[Disclosure of the Invention]

 The above object is, in a competitive game device in which a running body runs on a field and competes, a position detection member provided in the field where the running body runs, and detecting a position of the running body, A competitive game device, wherein the detecting member is dividable into a plurality of members at a predetermined dividing line, and a connecting means for connecting the wires of the plurality of members at the predetermined dividing line is provided. The above object is achieved by a competitive game device in which a running body runs on a field and competes, wherein a sound generating means provided at a predetermined position along a running path of the running body on the field; A sound generation control means for generating a traveling sound of the traveling body from the sound generation means based on an installation position of the sound generation means and a position of the traveling body. Achieved by gaming devices.

 The above object is achieved in a competitive game machine in which a running body runs on a field and competes, wherein a plurality of optical signal generating means are provided at predetermined positions on the field along a running path of the running body. An optical signal is transmitted from the optical signal generating means to the traveling body.

 An object of the present invention is to provide a competitive game device in which a running body runs on a field to compete with the running body, wherein the running body has optical signal output means for outputting an optical signal, and the running of the running body on the field is performed. An optical signal receiving means is provided at a predetermined position along a road, and an optical signal is received by the optical signal receiving means from the optical signal output means of the traveling body. .

The object of the present invention is to provide a competitive game machine in which a running body runs on a field and competes, wherein light emitting means for outputting light from the upper surface of the field is provided; A light is output from the light-emitting means in accordance with the traveling of the traveling body.

 The above object has a game screen for displaying game information to a player in a competitive game device in which a running body runs on a field and competes, and when the player presses the game screen, the game screen is displayed on the game screen. A trace along the pressing locus is displayed so as to be superimposed on the game information.

 The object is to provide a game screen for displaying game information to a player and a storage means for storing a plurality of race information to be continuously performed in a competitive game device in which a running body runs on a field and competes. And displaying race information selected by a player from a plurality of pieces of race information stored in the storage means on the game screen.

 An object of the present invention is to provide a racing game machine in which a running body runs on a field and has a run-out gate for aligning a plurality of running bodies at a start position, and each game of the running body is arranged at the start of a race. This is achieved by a competitive game device characterized by the opening of the gate.

 An object of the present invention is to provide a competitive game device in which a running body races on a field by running the running body, wherein the running body includes a motor used for running the running body, and a diagnosis unit that diagnoses a state of the motor. An optical signal output unit that outputs a diagnosis result by the diagnostic unit as an optical signal, wherein an optical signal receiving unit is provided at a predetermined position along a traveling path of the traveling body on the field, The present invention is attained by a competitive game device characterized in that an optical signal from the optical signal output means of the running body is received by the optical signal receiving means.

 An object of the present invention is to provide a competitive game device in which a running body races on a field by running the running body, wherein the running body includes: a motor that runs the running body; and a drive control that controls the motor so that the running body moves forward or backward. And a driving control unit that performs the control.

An object of the present invention is to provide a competitive game machine in which a traveling body travels on a field and competes, wherein the traveling body controls a motor that travels the traveling body and a PWM control of the motor. The above object is achieved by a competition game device characterized by having a driving control means for driving a traveling body on a field and competing by running a light on the field from above the field. The present invention is achieved by a competition game device comprising: a light irradiating unit that irradiates light; and a light irradiation control unit that controls light that is irradiated from the light irradiating unit according to the traveling state of the traveling body.

 In the above-mentioned competition game device, the light irradiation unit irradiates the traveling body in a spot shape, and the light irradiation control unit controls an irradiation direction of the light irradiation unit so as to track the traveling of the traveling body. You may make it.

 An object of the present invention is to provide a game device in which a plurality of players participate in a game, in which a plurality of operation units operated by a plurality of players and a power supply unit for supplying power to the plurality of operation units are provided. Each of the operation units has a power switch for turning on and off a power supply from the power unit, a door switch for interlocking with opening and closing of a door, and a unit for performing a power shutdown process based on a state of the door switch. This is achieved by a game device characterized by the following.

 The object is to provide a game device in which a player participates and plays a game, having an operation unit operated by the player, wherein the operation unit is provided in a medal payout port for paying out medals, and in the medal payout port, This is achieved by a game apparatus having a medal storage container for storing medals and a mounting table for mounting medals.

 ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the competition game apparatus which can increase the number of running bodies which can compete at once can be realized, and the competition game apparatus which further pursued the fun of the race development can be realized.

[Brief description of drawings]

 FIG. 1 is an external view of the entire horse racing game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the entire horse racing game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a horse footstep generating unit of the horse racing game device. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the loudness of the sound source of each speaker of the horsefoot sound generation unit.

 FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a position detection unit of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the position detection unit of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of the infrared output unit of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the infrared output unit of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the shiny turf of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the shiny turf of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 11 is a diagram of a satellite of the horse racing game device as viewed from above.

 FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen displayed on a satellite of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the game screen displayed on the satellite of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a satellite of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration of a run gate of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating the operation of the run gate of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the cart and carrier of the model horse of the horse racing game device.

 Fig. 18 is a diagram showing the structure of the model horse cart and carrier of the horse racing game machine, Fig. 18A is a bottom view of the model horse cart, Fig. 18B is a plan view of the carrier, Fig. 18C. Is a cross-sectional view near the center of the carrier.

 FIG. 19 is a block diagram of a carrier of a horse racing game machine.

 FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a structure of a model horse of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 21 is a perspective view for explaining a part of the mechanism of the model horse.

 FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a structure of a model horse of the horse racing game device, in a state where a model jockey swings a whip.

 FIG. 23 is a perspective view for explaining a part of the mechanism of the model horse.

 FIG. 24 is a perspective view for explaining a part of the mechanism of the model horse.

Figure 25 shows the structure of a model horse of a horse racing game machine, where a model jockey stands up It is a figure showing the structure of the state at the time.

 FIG. 26 is an external view of the entire horse racing game device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the entire horse racing game device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a configuration of a specific example of a track lighting unit of the horse racing game device. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a configuration of another specific example of a track lighting unit of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the configuration of still another specific example of the track lighting unit of the horse racing game device.

 FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an arrangement configuration of satellites in a competitive game device.

 FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the internal configuration of the satellite of the competitive game device.

 FIG. 33 is a diagram showing the structure of the front panel of the satellite of the competitive game device.

[Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]

 (First Embodiment)

 A horse racing game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 25.

 (Appearance of the entire horse racing game machine)

 Figure 1 shows the appearance of the entire horse racing game machine.

 An annular track 12 for horse racing is provided in the center of the horse racing game apparatus 10. 12 model horses 1 4 run on track 1 2. A gate 18 is provided in the track 12 to advance to the start position of the track 12 at the start of the race.

 Satellites 22 with 12 seats are provided on three sides around the truck 12. A five-seat satellite 22 is provided on both sides of the long side of the truck 12, and a two-seat satellite 22 is provided on one side of the short side of the truck 12.

On the other side of the short side of the track 12, a large-sized projector 24 for displaying an image of a race situation and the like is provided. Live broadcasts on both sides of the large project Speakers 26 for fanfare, BGM, etc. are provided. Also, a support 28 is provided on one side of the short side of the track 12, and a speaker 27 is provided in the support 28.

 (Configuration of the whole horse racing game machine)

 The configuration of the entire horse racing game device is shown in the block diagram of FIG.

 The main network CPU 30 controls the entire horse racing game machine. Management of registered horses, determination of race programs, determination of runners, determination of odds, race prediction, player betting management, lottery selection of 1st place 2nd place, payout determination, refund processing, update of registered horse data, etc. Make major control of the horse racing game.

 Game control The CPU 32 performs basic control for executing a race. The main control of the race, such as determining the race deployment, controlling the gate mechanism, controlling the goal LED, and controlling the lighting in the field, is performed.

 The carrier control CPU 34 controls the movement of the model horse. Performs main control for model horses, such as detection of model horse positions and instructions for model horses.

 The live broadcast output unit 36 is connected to the main network CPU 30. The live broadcast output unit 36 outputs live broadcasts of the race, such as Juanhuare, BGM, and confirmed broadcasts, from the speakers 26 provided on both sides of the large projector 24 and the speakers 27 provided on the columns 28.

 A horse footstep generator 38 is connected to the main network CPU 30. The horse footstep generator 38 outputs footsteps of the horse according to the running state of the model horse from the dome speakers provided in each satellite 22 to produce a sense of realism in the race. The details of the horsefoot sound generator 38 will be described later.

The position control unit 40 for detecting the position of the carrier is connected to the carrier control CPU 34. The position of the model horse is accurately detected by the oscillation signal output from the carrier that moves the model horse. 1 2 large model trucks are needed because 2 model horses run. In the present embodiment, the components constituting the truck 12 are divided into three parts so that they can be loaded and installed. Details of the position detector 40 will be described later. The carrier control CPU 34 is connected to an infrared output section 42 for outputting an instruction signal to the carrier. Infrared output section 4 2 Output various instruction signals to the A number of infrared output sections 42 are arranged in the track 12 so that all carriers in the track 12 can receive the infrared signal. Details of the infrared output section 42 will be described later.

 The carrier control CPU 34 is connected to an infrared light receiving section 44 for receiving an infrared signal from the carrier. Since the carrier of the present embodiment is equipped with a CPU, for example, the state of the power motor of the carrier can be diagnosed by the CPU in the carrier. The carrier outputs the diagnostic result as an infrared signal. A number of infrared receivers 44 may be arranged in the track 12 similarly to the infrared output unit 42, but in the present embodiment, they are arranged near the start point. I am trying to do it. When the carrier gathers at the start point, it outputs an instruction signal to output the diagnostic result to the carrier, and causes the carrier to output the diagnostic result as an infrared signal. The infrared light receiving section 44 receives the infrared signal output from the carrier.

 An arc network HUB 46 is connected to the main network CPU 30. One or two satellites 22 are connected to the arcnet HUB 46. Satellite 22 has satellite BD, 17 inch monitor, evening panel, voting SW, hopper lamp and so on. The details of the configuration of satellite 22 will be described later.

 An arc network HUB 48 is connected to the main network CPU30. A large projector 24 is connected to the arcnet HUB 48 via a projector driver 50. The project driver 50 drives the large-sized projector 24. The large projector 24 displays images of race patterns, race announcements, race results, race broadcasts, and titles.

A gate dot matrix 54 is connected to the arcnet HUB 48 via a dot matrix control unit 52. The gate dot matrix 54 is provided above a run gate described later, and is configured by arranging four 16 × 32 dot matrix LEDs in a horizontal direction. The dot matrix controller 52 controls the display of the gate dot matrix 54. The gate dot matrix 54 displays the number of horses running, the type of horse, the name of the horse, the riding condition, and the top (for example, up to fifth) horses in the race. Display an image or the like.

 The main network CPU 30 is connected to a shiny turf 60 via a shiny turf controller 56 and a shiny turf driver 58. A luminous body is embedded under the track 12 as a glowing turf 60. When the model horse runs, it illuminates this illuminant to create a sense of speed. The shiny turf control unit 56 controls light emission of the shiny turf 60, and the shiny turf driver 58 drives the shiny turf 60. The details of the shiny turf 60 will be described later.

 To the game control CPU 32, a goal LED / flash 64 is connected via a goal driver 62, and a field lighting lamp 68 is connected via a lamp driver 66. The goal driver 62 drives the goal LED 'flash 64. The lamp driver 66 drives the field illumination lamp 68. Goal LED · Flash 64 is provided at the goal position of track 12 and flashes or flashes when the model horse finishes to direct the race. The field lighting lamp 68 is provided on the column 28 and constantly illuminates the truck 12.

 The gate control CPU 32 is connected to a motor and a sensor in the gate mechanism 72 via a DC motor driver '70. The gate mechanism 72 includes a vertical motion motor that moves the gate up and down, a swing motion motor that rotates the gate, a gate opening / closing motor that opens and closes the gate, and a gate that detects a limit position and a predetermined position of the gate. Mit / Position detection sensor is provided. The details of the gate mechanism 72 will be described later.

 Various devices for maintaining the horse racing game device 10 are connected to the main network CPU 30.

 A 10-inch monitor 80 is connected to the main network CPU 30. The 10-inch monitor 80 is provided with test switches required for maintenance work. The status of each part of the horse racing game machine 10 is displayed on the 10 inch monitor 80, meter data is displayed, and a trouble is displayed.

The mechanism control unit 82 is connected to the main network CPU 30. The mechanism control section 82 is connected to a lifter mechanism section 86 via an AC motor driver 84, and is also connected to a lifter operation SW 88 and a lifter operation display LCD 90. The lifter mechanism 86 is provided with an up / down operation motor that moves up and down the entire center course, and an UPZDOWN limit SW for detecting a vertical limit position. When the lifter operation switch 88 is operated, the entire course is moved up and down by the lifter mechanism 86. When the entire course is lifted upwards, the carriers under track 12 can be directly maintained. The status of the lifter operation is displayed on the lifter operation display LCD 90.

 In order to prevent danger, when moving up and down the entire course, a buzzer sounds and the user moves slowly. However, when moving the entire course downward, there is a risk of accidents such as pinching of fingers, so move slowly.When moving the entire course upward, there is little danger, so move relatively quickly for maintenance. To shorten the time. The UP / DOWN limit SW prevents danger due to malfunction.

 (Horse footsteps)

 FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the horse footstep generator 38 of the horse racing game device 10.

 The horse footstep generator 38 of the present embodiment faithfully reproduces the footsteps of a horse passing in front of you, as in an actual race.

 In a conventional horse racing game machine, the sound of a horse running is not simply produced by a plurality of speakers, but the sound of the horse is made by adjusting the volume of the plurality of speakers. Was. However, since it was only necessary to adjust the volume of multiple speakers, the sound effects could not be changed according to the race development. For example, in a race where all horses run as one group, or in a race where a small number of horses form the leading group and the remaining horses form the subsequent group, a large number of horses form the leading group and one horse Or, in a race where a small number of horses form the last group, the same sound effect was always produced.

 The horse footstep generating section 38 of the present embodiment enables the generation of sound effects according to the development of the race.

 12 dome speakers SP 1 to SP 12 are arranged around the track 12 of the horse racing game apparatus 10. Specifically, the 12 dome speakers SP 1 to SP 12 are provided for the 12 satellites 22 respectively. Each player can hear horse footsteps from satellite 22.

The two speakers SP 1 to SP 12 are provided with sound sources 1 to 12 and AMP 1 to AMP 12, respectively. Sound source 1 ~ Sound source 1 2 are sound source controller 1 Controlled by 0 0. The sound source controller 100 is connected to the game control CPU 32.

 12 sound sources 1 to 12 are assigned channels equal to the number of horses running. In the present embodiment, since a maximum of 12 horses run, 12 channels are allocated to each of the 12 sound sources 1 to 12 as shown in FIG. The sound quality of sound source 1 to sound source 12 may be changed depending on the horse running.

 When the game starts, various event signals are sent from the game control CPU 32 to the sound source controller 100. The sound source controller 100 emits BGM, cheers, various announcements and the like equally to the sound sources 1 to 12 in response to various event signals, and sounds are emitted from the 12 speakers SP 1 to SP 12.

 When the race starts, the current position and the horse number of the running horse are sent from the game control CPU 32 to the sound source controller 100 in real time. The sound source controller 100 determines the volume of each of the speakers SP 1 to SP 12 based on the current position of the horse.

 For example, suppose that six horses from No. 1 to 6 run and race in the order of No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 6, No. 5, No. 4 as shown in FIG. The volume of each channel is determined as shown in FIG.

 In addition, since the horse racing game device races based on a predetermined race development, it is possible to generate a footstep in accordance with the race development. However, in the present embodiment, the current position of the model horse is determined. Is detected, and a horse footstep is emitted based on the position. As a result, even if a specific model horse is delayed or stopped due to an accident, a footstep suitable for the current situation can be emitted.

As shown in Fig. 4, Pi SP1 outputs the footsteps of the passing sixth horse and the approaching distant fifth horse. The speaker SP 2 outputs the footsteps of the second and third horses passing by and the footsteps of the sixth horse passing by. SP3 outputs the footsteps of the first horse passing by, the footsteps of the second and third horses passing by, and the footsteps of the sixth horse approaching. The speaker SP 4 outputs the footsteps of the first horse passing in front of you and the approaching footsteps of the second and third horses. The speaker SP 5 outputs the footsteps of the approaching horse. Speaker SP 6, Horse footsteps are not output from SP 7. Speaker SP 8 outputs the footsteps of the fourth horse passed by. The speaker SP 9 outputs the footsteps of the fourth horse passing by and the footsteps of the fifth horse passing by. The speaker SP 10 outputs the footsteps of the fifth horse passing in front of you and the approaching footsteps of the fourth horse. The speaker SP11 outputs the footsteps of the approaching fifth horse and the footsteps of the approaching four incense horses. The speaker SP 12 outputs the footsteps of the distant six incense horses passing by and the footsteps of the distant fifth horse approaching.

 FIG. 4 shows the volume of each channel in each speaker. The volume of the entire car is raised so that a certain amount of sound is output even in a blank channel.

 Thus, according to the horse footstep generator of the present embodiment, the footsteps of the horse can be faithfully reproduced according to the number of horses running and the development of the race, and the sense of movement and perspective of the sound image are dramatically improved. It can reproduce realistic sound effects.

 (Position detector)

 The configuration of the position detection unit 40 is shown in FIGS.

 The position detecting section 40 of the present embodiment realizes a large truck that can compete with many model horses at once.

 In the horse racing game device of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a model horse 110 on a truck 12 is moved by a carrier 112 running under the truck 12. As shown in FIG. 5, in order to detect the position of the carrier 1 12, an X-direction position detection plate 1 14 that detects the position in the X direction and a Y-direction position detection plate 1 that detects the position in the Y direction 1 and 6 are provided. By detecting the oscillation signal output from the oscillation coil of the carrier 111 with the X-direction position detection plate 114 and the Y-direction position detection plate 116, the position of the carrier 111, ie, the model horse The position of 110 is accurately detected.

 Since the track 12 is large, it is difficult to form it with one position detection plate. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the position detecting plate is divided into three parts to enable transportation, loading, and installation.

As shown in Fig. 5, the X-direction position detection plate 1 14 is divided into three position detection plates 1 1 4 A, 1 1 4 B and 1 1 4 C in the vertical direction, and they are connected to each other by connectors 1 18 Is ing. The position detection plate 114A is connected to the carrier control CPU 34 via the analog SW 120.

 On the other hand, the Y-direction position detection plate 116 is also vertically divided into three position detection plates 1 16 A, 1 16 B, and 1 16 C and connected by a connector 122. The position detection plates 1 16A, 1 16B and 1 16C are connected to the carrier control CPU 34 via the analog SW 124.

 Since the X-direction position detection plate 114 is formed by detection coils extending in the left-right direction, the detection coils are separated at the positions of the dividing lines. Therefore, it is necessary to connect a large number of detection coils by the connector 118 without generating a gap in the detection area at the position of the vertical dividing line. Moreover, it is necessary that the connector 118 can be easily attached and detached for assembly and disassembly.

 In the present embodiment, this point is realized as shown in FIG. The X-direction position detection plate 114 is such that a wooden plate 132, a detection coil 134, a wooden plate 136, and a glass epoxy plate 138 are sequentially laminated on a base 130 made of aluminum. At the positions of the vertical dividing lines, connection electrodes 140 are provided on the lower surfaces of the bases 130 of the position detection plates 114A, 114B, and 114C. The end of the detection coil 134 is connected to the connection electrode 140, and the connector 118 is connected via a wire harness 142.

 At the time of assembly, as shown in Fig. 6, the connectors 1 18 connected from the connection electrodes 140 of the divided position detection plates 114A, 114B and 114C are connected, and left and right A detection coil 134 extending in the direction is formed.

 At the time of disassembly, the position detection plates 114A, 114B, and 114C can be easily separated simply by removing the connector 118.

 Since the Y-direction position detection plate 116 is formed by detection coils extending in the up-down direction, the detection coils are not divided by the dividing lines. Therefore, the detection coils of the divided position detection plates 116A, 116B, and 116C may be connected by the connector 120 provided at the end.

In the present embodiment, the pitch of the detection coils in the X-direction position detection plate 114 and the Y-direction position detection plate 116 is increased from 5 mm to 1 Omm, and the position detection plate 111 4. The overall detection time has been reduced.

 As described above, according to the position detection unit of the present embodiment, even in the case of a large truck that is difficult to be formed by one position detection plate, the position detection plate is divided and easily assembled and disassembled. By doing so, a large truck can be realized in which many model horses can compete at once.

 (Infrared output section)

 7 and 8 show the configuration of the infrared output section 42. FIG.

 In the present embodiment, an infrared signal is emitted from the infrared output section 42 and various instruction signals are output to the carrier 112. The carrier 1 12 runs on a running track 150 corresponding to the track 12 on which the model horse 1 10 runs. Irrespective of where the carrier 111 is located on the traveling track 150, it is necessary to reliably transmit an infrared instruction signal.

 For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7, a number of infrared light emitting units 152 are provided on the inner peripheral side of the traveling truck 150 toward the traveling truck 150. A large number of infrared light emitting units 152 are also provided on the outer peripheral side of 150 toward the running track 150. An infrared signal is output from these infrared light emitting units 152.

 As shown in FIG. 8, the infrared unit 152 has a plurality of infrared light emitting elements 156 provided on a holder 154. Infrared light receiving elements 113 are provided before and after the carrier 112, and receive the infrared signal output from the infrared unit 152.

 As described above, according to the infrared output unit of the present embodiment, it is possible to reliably transmit an instruction signal using infrared light regardless of where the carrier is located on the traveling track.

 (Shining turf)

 The structure of the shiny turf 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG.

To make it attractive as a horse racing game machine, it is necessary to produce a powerful race. For this reason, during the race, video is played, background music is played, and the aforementioned footsteps are played. In the present embodiment, a luminous body is further embedded in the truck 12 on which the model horse 110 runs, and the luminous body is illuminated. It is a powerful race.

 As the glowing turf 60, as shown in FIG. 9, a large number of light emitters 160 are spread under the track 12. The luminous body〗 60 is composed of a light-emitting element that emits planar light. For example, a large number of EL elements and surface-emitting LED elements are laid. In order to control the light emitters 160, a turf controller 56 that emits light for each predetermined number of light emitters 160 is provided.

 As shown in FIG. 10, a grass 162 is provided on the top surface of the truck 12. A luminous body 160 is provided on the lower surface of the turf 162. On the lower surface of the luminous body 160, a power plate 164 and an electrode plate 166 are provided. The turf 162 normally shows the green color of the turf, but is formed of, for example, a green translucent material so that the light of the luminous body 160 is transmitted during light emission. In the cross-sectional view of FIG. 10, the track 12 is particularly thick.

 The shiny turf controller 56 is connected to the main network CPU 30 and emits light from the turf 60 in a pattern that flows in the opposite direction to the running direction when the model horse 110 runs. Flash.

 Until the start of the race, the shiny grass 60 is illuminated in a pattern that produces the betting time before the start of the race. For example, the entire track 12 can be striped so that the stripes flow, the letters appear on the track 12 to inform the race contents, the contents of the race can be displayed by illuminating when trouble occurs, voting, etc. Displays the deadline power down.

 When the race is started, the turf 60 that shines in a pattern based on the position of the model horse 110 detected by the position detector 40 is illuminated. For example, it shines near each model horse 110 in a direction opposite to the running direction, or expands and contracts the pattern by increasing or decreasing the speed to give a sense of speed.

 When the race is over, the turf 60 is illuminated with a pattern that creates the excitement of the race result. For example, the entire track 12 may be striped so that the striped pattern flows, characters may appear on the track 12 to inform the race result, or the confirmed result may be displayed.

As described above, according to the glowing turf of the present embodiment, in addition to the video, the sound of the BGM, the sound of the horse's footsteps, and the like, by illuminating the track on which the model horse runs, a more powerful race can be achieved. Can be realized.

 (Satellite (Part 1))

 The configuration of the satellite 22 will be described with reference to FIGS.

 FIG. 11 is a diagram of the satellite 22 viewed from above. In the center of the upper part of the satellite 22, there is provided a dome speaker 170 for outputting horsefoot sounds. As described above, the dome speaker 170 emits a footstep sound to enhance the power of the race. A 17 inch monitor 17 2 is provided below the dome speaker 170. A 17 inch monitor 17 2 is provided with a transparent evening panel on the surface thereof. Satellite powers 17 4 and 17 6 are provided on the left and right of the 1-inch monitor 17 2.

 A bill slot 178 and a medal slot 180 are provided below the satellite speed 1 76 on the right side of the 17 inch monitor 17 2. In the lower part of the medal slot 180, there is provided an automatic throw-in port 182 through which large amounts of medals can be thrown out and inserted. Between the medal insertion port 180 and the automatic ejection entrance 182, an automatic insertion start button 184 and a pay button 186 are provided.

 If the use of cash is allowed, the bill slot 1-8 can be activated to use cash for betting. If the use of cash is not permitted, the bill slot 1 178 is invalidated and the game is played using only medals.

 When playing a game using medals, medals may be inserted from the medal slot 180, or medals may be inserted into the automatic slot 18 2 and the automatic start button 18 4 may be pressed. A large number of medals may be inserted at one time.

 If the prediction is successful and the right to receive a dividend is generated, the number of medals won will be stored inside the horse racing game machine. Bets can be made using medals stored inside.

 To end the game and receive the medals, press the payout button 186. The obtained medals are discharged to the automatic throw-in entrance 18 2. Players can receive medals from the automatic entry ports 18 2.

FIG. 12 is an example of a bet screen displayed on the 17 inch monitor 17 2. Race information is displayed at the top of the screen, and a bet instruction button is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Pre The player decides the betting contents by looking at the race information at the top of the screen, and performs the betting by pressing the bet instruction button at the bottom of the screen. When the player presses the bet instruction button, a confirmation sound is output from satellite speakers 174 and 176.

 In a real horse race, they read a horse racing newspaper or look at the state of a horse in a paddock, and write down their expected memos with a red pencil on the horse racing newspaper. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the player traces the area of the race information at the top of the screen with a finger, the position is recognized by the evening touch panel, and a red line of the traced trace can be drawn. For example, as shown in Fig. 13, the horses that run are marked with a symbol such as 〇> △ ?, and the contents to be bet- ted, 1-2, 1-12, 2-1-2, etc. are displayed on the screen. You can make notes.

 Note that the memo using the evening touch panel can be used only while the race information is displayed, and the memo is deleted at the same time as the displayed image is changed.

 As described above, according to the satellite of the present embodiment, an arbitrary memo can be drawn on the monitor screen, and a realistic guess can be made while writing the memo like a real horse race.

 (Satellite (Part 2))

 The configuration of the satellite 22 according to another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

In the above-described embodiment, the information of the currently running race is displayed on the 17-inch monitor 17 2 of the satellite 22, and a bet is given for that race. No bets can be made during the race, and no bets can be made until the next race. For this reason, there is only a short time between when a race is announced and when the race starts, the player can bet. You can't make enough predictions to spend enough time, and can't make decisions while discussing with your friends. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a satellite control section 190 is provided to selectively display not only the current race information but also race information to be held in the future on the satellite 22. The satellite control section 190 is provided with, for example, four race information memories 192 to 198. The current race information is stored in the race information memory 192, the next race information is stored in the race information memory 1994, the race information of the next race is stored in the race information memory 1996, and the race information is stored. The memory 198 stores race information one after another. Each satellite 22 is provided with a 17-inch monitor 17 2 for displaying race information and a switch SW 188 for switching race information. The player operates the switch SW188 of the satellite 22 to display the race information selected from a plurality of race information stored in the race information memories 1921 to 198 in the 17-inch mode. 7 Display the image on 2. The player makes a bet on the race displayed on the 17 inch monitor 17 2.

 Therefore, if it is desired to take a sufficient time to make a prediction, the successive race information stored in the race information memory 198 or the successive race information stored in the race information memory 196 is not used. Read it out, display it on the 17-inch monitor 17 2, and make predictions about it and make a bet. If you want to make a prediction with a little extra time, read the next race information stored in the race information memory 194 and display it on the 17-inch monitor 172. If you want to bet on the current race and receive a dividend in a short time, read out the current race information, display it on the 17-inch monitor 172, and predict and win.

 As described above, according to the satellite of the present embodiment, since the player can display the desired race information and bet, the player can spend a sufficient amount of time to make a prediction, You can decide what to expect while talking. In addition, the time between races is the same as before, and there is no need to lengthen the time, so that the operation efficiency of the horse racing game device is not reduced.

 (Running gate)

 The configuration of the start gate will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG.

 The starting gate of the present embodiment is configured such that the gate is opened at the start of a race like a starting gate in a real horse race.

 As shown in FIG. 15, the starting gate 200 is provided with 12 gates 202 so that 12 model horses 110 can run. At the upper part of the two gates 202, a gate dot matrix 54 for displaying a running horse number, a race type, a horse name, and the like is provided. The gate dot matrix 54 is configured by arranging four 16>: 32 dot matrices LED in the horizontal direction.

As shown in FIG. 16, each gate 202 is provided with two gate frames 204. I have. Each gate frame 204 is provided with upper and lower gate doors 206.208. A rotating main shaft 210 for opening the gate is provided near the upper end of the gate frame 204. An opening bar 2 12 for pushing the gate door 206 protrudes from the rotating main shaft 210. Rotating main shaft 2 10 0 ^ When rotating to the near side of Fig. 16, the opening bar 2 12 pushes the upper gate door 206. As a result, the upper and lower gate doors 206 and 208 rotate around the gate frame 204, and the gate 202 opens.

 As shown in Fig. 15, as the gate mechanism 72, a vertical motion motor 211 that moves up and down the entire starting gate 200, and a swing motion motor that rotates the entire starting gate 200 2 13. There is a gate opening / closing module 2 14 that opens and closes the gate 202. The starting gate 200 is always located in the paddock 20 in the truck 12. At the start of the race, the entire starting gate 200 is lifted upward by the vertical motion motor 211 and then the entire starting gate 200 is predetermined by the swinging motor 211. Then, the entire starting gate 200 descends onto the track 12 by the up / down operation motor 211.

 The starting model horse 1 110 goes to the starting gate 200, enters its own gate 202 and stops. At this time, an effect may be added that retreats the model horse 110 just before the gate 202 and refuses to enter the gate.

 12 When the two model horses 1 10 enter the gate 202, the gate opening / closing motor 2 14 rotates the open / close rotary shaft 210 toward the front side, and the gate 2 The gate doors 206 and 208 are rotated around the gate frame 204 by means of 1 and the gate 202 is opened. When the gate 202 opens, the model horses 110 run together and the race begins. When the race starts, the rotating spindle 210 returns to its original position, and after closing the gate 202, the up-and-down operation motor 211 and the swinging operation motor 2 13 allow the run gate 200 to return to the original paddock. Return to 20.

 Thus, according to the run gate of the present embodiment, the gate is opened at the start of the race, as in a real horse race, and a realistic horse racing game can be realized.

 (Model horse trolley and carrier)

The configurations of the cart and carrier of the model horse will be described with reference to FIGS. Fig. 17 shows the structure of the model horse trolley and carrier, Fig. 18 A shows the bottom view of the model horse trolley, and Fig. 18 B is a plan view of the carrier, FIG. 18C is a sectional view near the center of the carrier, and FIG. 19 is a block diagram of the carrier.

 A model horse 110 carrying a model jockey runs on the truck 12, and the model horse 110 is supported on a bogie 220 as shown in FIG. The bogie 220 is mounted on the truck 12 so as to be able to run on the truck 12 by front and rear wheels 22 2 and 22 3 that can change the running direction smoothly and wheels 2 24 supported on both sides. .

 The bogie 220 has two rotating magnets 2 at a slight distance from the top of the truck 12.

26 and 228 are provided side by side in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 18A, the rotating magnets 2 26 and 2 28 have a donut shape, and four magnet pieces are arranged circumferentially with their polarities reversed, so that a bogie 220 is formed. It is pivoted freely. Further, a magnet 229 for determining the direction of the trolley 220 is provided in front of the trolley 220, as shown in FIG. Running track 150 is provided. On the traveling truck 150, a carrier 112 for pulling and running the truck 220 of the model horse 110 on the truck 12 is movably arranged. Carriers 1 1 and 2 are arranged for every 12 model horses 110.

 The carrier body 230 is mounted so as to be able to run on a running track 150 by front and rear wheels 2 3 2 and 2 3 3 and wheels 2 3 4 supported on both sides. A pair of wheels 234 is provided on both sides of the carrier body 230, and a traveling motor 236 is connected to each of the wheels 234 on both sides. When a pair of traveling motors 2 3 6 are driven to rotate at the same speed, the carrier body 230 moves straight, and when driven at different speeds, the carrier body 230 turns left and right to change the traveling direction. be able to.

 A common traveling motor 2 36 is provided for the wheels 2 3 4 and the front and rear wheels 2 3 2 and 2 3

33 A steering motor for changing the running direction may be provided.

On the upper part of the carrier main body 230, a support base 238 is provided urged upward by a spring 240. On the upper surface of the support stand 238, front and rear wheels 242, 243 and wheels 244 supported on both sides are provided, and run on the lower surface of the truck 12. As described above, the carrier 1 1 2 is provided by the wheels 2 3 2 and 2 3 3, 2 3 4 and wheels 2 4 2, 2 4 3, 2 4 4 provided on the upper part, sandwiched between truck 12 and running track 150, between both tracks 1 2, 150 It is possible to run freely in the space while always maintaining an upright posture.

 As shown in Figure 18B, the rotating magnets 2 4 6 and 2 4 8 are positioned at the positions corresponding to the rotating magnets 2 2 6 and 2 2 8 on the truck 2 2 on the track 1 2, respectively. It is provided at a slight interval from it. These rotating magnets 246 and 248 are configured similarly to the rotating magnets 226 and 228 of the carriage 220.

 The rotating magnets 226 and 228 are rotated by magnet rotation modules 250 and 252, respectively. The magnet rotating motors 250 and 252 include a rotor (not shown) formed integrally with the rotating magnets 226 and 228 and a motor coil (not shown) formed planarly on a flexible substrate. (Not shown).

 As shown in FIG. 18B, a Hall element 255 is provided at a position corresponding to the magnet 222 of the bogie 220 on the truck 12. By detecting the magnets 229 of the trolley 220 with the Hall element 254, it is possible to confirm whether the directions of the trolley 222 and the carrier 111 are correct.

 The support stand 238 of the carrier 111 is provided with a brush 256 at the front and a current collector 258 at the back. The power supply plate (not shown) on the lower surface of the truck 12 is cleaned by the brush 2556, and the power is supplied from the power supply plate by the current collector 2558, so that the carrier 112 is supplied with power.

 As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18C, the carrier main body 230 of the carrier 112 is provided with infrared receiving units 260 before and after, and an infrared signal received by the infrared receiving unit 260 is provided. Is controlled in accordance with.

 As shown in FIG. 17, an infrared light emitting section 262 is provided behind the carrier main body 230 of the carrier 112, and outputs a diagnostic result of the carrier 112 as an infrared signal. .

 As shown in FIG. 17, on the carrier main body 230 of the carrier 112, an oscillation coil 264 is provided at a slight interval from the upper surface of the traveling track 150. The position of the carrier 111 is detected from the oscillation signal of the oscillation coil 264.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram of a control system for controlling the carriers 1 and 12. A carrier CPU 266 is provided on the carrier 111. The carrier CPU 2 26 has the above-mentioned traveling motor 2 36, magnet rotation motors 250, 25 2, Hall element 2 54, infrared light receiving section 260, infrared light emitting section 26 2 The oscillation coil 26 is connected.

 The carrier CPU 266 controls the oscillation coil 264, and outputs an oscillation signal from the oscillation coil 264 at predetermined intervals. The position detector 40 detects the position of the carrier 112 from the oscillation signal.

 The control signal to the carrier 112 is transmitted by receiving the infrared signal output from the infrared output section 42 by the infrared receiving section 260. The carrier CPU 266 drives and controls the traveling motor 236 and the magnet rotation motors 2:50 and 252 based on the infrared signal.

 The carrier CPU 266 controls the position detector 40 to detect the current position of the carrier 112 based on the oscillating signal from the oscillating coil 264 so as to travel on a predetermined course. The traction motor 2 3 6 is controlled. In addition, the carrier CPU 266 constantly checks from the output signal of the hall element 254 whether or not the trolley 2 20 of the model horse is displaced from the carrier 1 1 2.

 By the carrier CPU 266, the magnet rotation motors 250 and 252 are independent of each other and independent of the drive of the traveling motor 236 based on the infrared signal from the infrared output unit 42. The rotation is controlled.

 When the rotating magnets 2 4 6 and 2 4 8 of the carrier 1 1 2 are rotated by the magnet rotating motors 2 5 0 and 2 5 2, the rotating magnet 2 2 of the bogie 2 1 0 of the model horse 1 10 on the truck 1 2 6, 2 2 8 rotate synchronously.

 The model horse 110 is supported by a column member 270 extending from the cart 220. A first drive shaft 272 is provided at the center of the support member 270, and a second drive shaft 274 is provided so as to surround the first drive shaft 272. The first drive shaft 272 and the second drive shaft 2742 can rotate freely with respect to each other.

When the rotating magnet 2 26 in front of the trolley 220 rotates, the first drive shaft 272 rotates, and when the rotating magnet 228 behind the trolley 220 rotates, the second drive shaft 2 7 4 Rotates. When the first drive shaft 2 7 2 rotates, the front legs and rear legs of the model horse 110 swing, When the second drive shaft 274 rotates, the limbs of the model jockey on the model horse 110 swing. When the rotating magnets 246 and 248 of the carrier 111 rotate, the rotating magnets 226 and 228 of the carriage 220 rotate in synchronization with each other. Therefore, by controlling the rotation of the rotating magnet 246 of the carrier 111, the swing of the front and rear legs of the model horse 110 can be controlled, and the rotation of the rotating magnet 246 of the carrier 111 can be controlled. In this way, the movement of the model jockey's limbs on the model horse 110 can be controlled. Regardless of whether or not the rotating magnets 246, 248 of the carrier 1 1 2 are rotating, the carriage 220 is pulled by the carrier 20 by the attraction between the rotating magnets 226, 246 and between the rotating magnets 228, 248, Follow the same path as 20. When the carriage 220 comes off the carrier 112, the carrier CPU 266 of the carrier 112 can be detected by the output from the hall element 254.

 In the present embodiment, the carrier CPU 266 is mounted on the carrier 1 12. This makes it possible to perform the following processing that was previously impossible.

 First, by mounting the carrier CPU 266 on the carrier 112, the state of the carrier 112 itself can be self-diagnosed. For example, the operating state of the motor can be self-diagnosed by the carrier CPU 266 using the force on which the traveling motor 236 and the magnet rotating motors 250 and 252 are mounted on the carrier 112. The self-diagnosis result is output from the infrared light emitting unit 262 as an infrared signal.

 In the present embodiment, the infrared light receiving section 44 is arranged near the start point, and when the carriers 112 gather at the start point, the diagnostic result is transmitted from the infrared output section 42 to the carrier 112. The instruction signal to be output is output, and the carrier CPU 266 diagnoses the motor, and outputs the diagnosis result from the infrared light emitting unit 262 as an infrared signal. The infrared light receiving section 44 can receive the infrared signal output from the carrier and obtain a diagnosis result.

Further, by mounting the carrier CPU 266 on the carrier 111, the motor can be controlled by PWM (Pulse Width Modulation). Using the carrier CPU 266, the driving motor 236 and the magnet rotation motors 250 and 252 are PWM-controlled. The rotation speed of the motor can be controlled by the PWM control, and the subtle movement of the carrier 111 and the subtle movement of the model horse 110 can be performed. Power, The power consumption of the motor can be reduced, and the heat generation can also be reduced. In addition, by mounting the carrier CPU 266 on the carrier 111, the rotation direction of the motor can be easily controlled. By reversing the direction of rotation of the running motor 236 by the carrier CPU 266, the carrier 112 is retracted and the model horse 110 is retracted. By retreating the model horse 110, for example, it is possible to produce an action that dislikes entering the gate, to produce a malfunctioning horse starting at the start, or to use it during maintenance.

 (Model horse and model jockey)

 Details of the structure of the model horse and the model jockey will be described with reference to FIGS. The model horse 110 has its torso portion 300 supported on a bogie 220 by support members 270. As shown in FIG. 17, the support member 270 is composed of a first drive shaft 272 and a second drive shaft 274, and the second drive shaft 274 is a bogie 220 The rotating mechanism 228 rotates in the same direction when the rotating magnet 228 rotates by a transmission mechanism (not shown) provided therein.

 The structure of the model horse 110 will be described with reference to FIGS.

 As shown in FIG. 20, a torso portion 300 of a model horse 110 is provided with a front leg 302 and a rear leg 304 in a swingable manner. The fore leg 302 consists of a thigh portion 310, a leg portion 310, and a foot portion 310, and the thigh portion 310 is pivotally connected to the torso portion 300 by a pivot shaft 312. . The leg portion 308 is pivotally connected to the thigh portion 306 by a pivot shaft 314, and the foot portion 310 is pivotally connected to the leg portion 308 by a pivot shaft 316. The thigh portion 310 and the foot portion 310 are connected by a connecting rod 318.

 The hind legs 304 consist of a thigh portion 320, a leg portion 222, and a foot portion 324, and the thigh portion 320 is pivotally connected to the trunk portion 300 by a pivot shaft 326. The thigh portion 320 and the leg portion 322 are pivotally connected by a pivot shaft 328. The leg part 3 2 2 and the foot part 3 2 4 are integrated. The torso part 300 and the leg part 32 2 are connected by a connecting rod 330.

The front leg 302 and the rear leg 304 swing back and forth by the first drive shaft 272. The first drive shaft 272 extends into the body portion 300, and a worm 332 is provided at the upper end thereof. Worm 3 3 2 meshes with worm wheel 3 3 4 —The gear 3 3 6 coaxial with the gear 3 3 4 meshes with the gear 3 3 8. The shaft 338a of the gear 338 extends laterally, and a disc member 340 is concentrically fixed to the tip of the shaft 338a.

 As shown in FIG. 21, a short columnar protruding shaft 342 is provided at an eccentric position on the surface of the disk member 340. A circular hole 345 provided at one end of the connecting rod 344 is rotatably fitted to the protruding shaft 342. The connecting rod 344 extends rearward from the projecting shaft 342, and its rear end is pivotally connected to the upper end of the thigh portion 320 of the rear leg 304.

 Therefore, when the disc member 340 rotates around the axis of the shaft 338a, the connecting rod 344 reciprocates back and forth while swinging up and down, and the thigh portion 320 of the rear leg 304. Swings back and forth around the pivot axis 32 6.

 On the back surface of the disk member 340, an engaging pin 346 protrudes from a peripheral portion. On the torso portion 300 side of the thigh portion 303 of the front leg 302, an elongated slot hole 302a is formed. The engaging pin 346 of the disk member 340 is engaged with the slot 306a. Thigh

3 2 0 has a pin holding plate 3 that holds the engaging pin 3 4 6 engaged with the slot 3 0 6 a.

4 8 are pivoted. The approximate center of the pin holding plate 348 is connected to the end of the thigh portion 320 by a spring 349, and to the end of the leg portion 308 by a connecting rod 347.

 Therefore, when the disc member 340 rotates around the axis of the shaft 338a, the thigh portion 322 is moved back and forth by the engaging pin 346 through the slot 306a. The leg portion 308 and the foot portion 310 are further swung back and forth by the connecting rod 347.

 The positional relationship between the protruding shaft 342 of the disc member 340 and the engaging pin 346 and the connected positional relationship of the front leg 302 and the rear leg 304 depend on the actual running motion of the horse leg. It is set to give simulated swing motion.

 Next, the structure of the model jockey 350 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 22 to 25 correspond to the views of the model jockey 350 of FIGS. 17 and 20 viewed from the opposite side.

The model jockey 350 is driven by the second drive shaft 274. The worm 352 provided on the second drive shaft 274 engages with the worm wheel 354, and the drive gear 356 coaxial with the worm wheel 354 passes through the intermediate gear 358. Driven gear 3 6 0 and I'm engaged. As shown in FIG. 23, the driven gear 360 is rotatably mounted on a shaft 364 integral with the disk member 362. The disk member 362 is rotatably supported by the body portion 300 of the model horse 110. On the surface of the disk member 362 opposite to the driven gear 360, two pins 3663a and 3663b are protrudingly provided at positions around the periphery of the driven member 360 in diameter.

 A friction piece 36 6 is tightly fitted between the driven gear 36 0 and the disc member 36 2, and the driven gear 36 0 is screwed with a shaft 36 8 by a screw 36 8. It is pressed against the disk member 36 2 via the washer 37 0.

 Therefore, the rotation of the driven gear 360 is transmitted to the disk member 362 by the frictional force of the friction piece 366. When the resistance force of the disc member 36 2 is larger than the friction force of the friction piece 36 6, the driven gear 3 60 runs idle.

 The base end of the hand 372 of the model jockey 350 is swingably supported by the shoulder of the trunk 3704 by a pivot 3736. A pin 377 is protrudingly provided at the base end in the outer peripheral portion of the pivot 377. A lever member 380 having a lower end pivotally connected by a pivot 378 is provided at an intermediate portion below the pivot 378 on the trunk portion 374, and an upper end of the lever member 380 is provided at the upper end of the lever member 380. An engagement surface 382 for engaging the pin 377 is provided.

 Further, the upper end of the rod member 384 is swingably locked at a position from the pivot shaft 376 at the intermediate portion of the lever member 380. The rod member 384 extends toward the vicinity of the lower disk member 362.

 The lower end of the mouth member 384 is pivotally connected at its rear end to the torso rest portion 300 by a pivot shaft 386 concentric with the pivot shaft 326 of the thigh portion 320 of the rear leg 404. The lever member 3 8 8 is pivotally locked to the front end.

FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the lever member 380, the rod member 384, and the lever member 388 viewed from the side opposite to FIG. As can be seen from FIGS. 22 and 24, on the surface of the disk member 36 of the lever member 38 88, an upwardly facing cam surface 390 having an arc shape with a large radius of curvature is stepped. Is formed. A downwardly facing recess 392 is formed below the cam surface 39. The recess 392 has an arc shape with a small radius of curvature. FIG. 22 shows a state in which the model jockey 350 swings the whip 351 up. This state In this state, the hand 372 will attempt to rotate counterclockwise about the pivot 3776 under its own weight. This rotational force is transmitted to the lever member 388 through the engagement between the pin 377 and the engagement surface 382, and further from the lever member 380 to the lever member 388 through the rod member 384. Reportedly. Thus, lever member 3888 is biased to swing upward about pivot 3886. However, the upward swing of the lever member 3888 is prevented by the engagement of the pin 3663a with the cam surface 3990, and the hand 372 is held at the upper position shown in the figure. .

 At this time, the disc member 362 is being driven to rotate counterclockwise as indicated by the arrow a, and the pin 363a comes off the cam surface 390 immediately after the illustrated state. Then, since the lever member 3888 can swing freely, the hand 3722 swings downward around the pivot 3886 by its own weight, simulating a whipping operation. At the same time, the lever member 388 swings upward, but in the upper position, the pin 363 b engages the cam surface 390 from above, and thereafter, the disk member 362 The lever member 388 is pushed down with the rotation. Therefore, the hand 372 swings upward around the pivot 3886, and the whip shown in FIG. 22 is again swung up.

 Thereafter, the same operation is repeated. That is, by continuously rotating the disk member 362 in the direction of the arrow a, the hand 372 repeats up and down movements to simulate a whip-insertion operation.

 Further, if the second drive shaft 274 is reversed, the model jockey 3δ0 can rise on the model horse 110 as shown in FIG.

 In this case, the disk member 36 2 rotates in the direction of the arrow b in the opposite direction to when the whip is inserted, so that either one of the pins 36 3 a or 36 3 b is positioned below the cam surface 39 0. The recess 392 is engaged with the recess 392 located from below, and the lever member 388 swings further upward than in the whip operation. As a result, the pivot 386 is largely pushed upward via the rod member 384 and the lever member 380, and the model jockey 350 stands up as shown in FIG.

The torso 3 74 of the model jockey 350 and the leg 374 are connected to each other by a pivot 394 so as to be freely movable, and the lower end of the leg 374 is a torso 3 of the model horse 350. It is pivotally connected to 00 by a pivot 396. In the state shown in Fig. 25, the pins 3663a and 3663b are fitted in the recesses 3992 with a small radius of curvature, so the lever member 3888 is further turned in the direction of arrow b while pushing up. You cannot move. That is, the force that prevents the rotation of the disk member 36 2 ^ As described above, the disk member 36 2 and the driven gear 360 are engaged via the friction piece 36 6, Sliding occurs between the two, and the driven gear 360 continues to rotate. Therefore, the model jockey 350 maintains the illustrated standing posture.

 By changing the rotation direction of the second drive shaft 2 7 4 and rotating the driven gear 3 60 and the disc member 3 62 again in the direction of the arrow a in FIG. 25, the pins 36 3 a and 36 3 b Is disengaged from the recess 392, engages with the upper cam surface 3900, and returns to the state shown in FIG.

 As described above, according to the model horse and the model jockey of the present embodiment, by rotating one of the rotation magnets, the model horse repeats the open and closed legs to simulate the running of the horse and the model jockey. Can simulate the movement of a jockey during running in accordance with the open and closed movements of the model horse. Furthermore, by rotating the other rotating magnet, it is possible to simulate a model jockey's whipping action and a pinning pose.

 (Second embodiment)

 A horse racing game device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 33. The same or similar components as those of the horse racing game device according to the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

 (Appearance of the entire horse racing game machine)

 Figure 26 shows the overall appearance of the horse racing game machine.

 An annular track 12 for horse racing is provided in the center of the horse racing game apparatus 10. Six model horses 14 run on track 1 2. A gate (not shown) is provided in track 12 to advance to the starting position of track 12 at the start of the race.

 Around the truck 12 there is a satellite 22 with 10 seats. Satellites 22 with 5 seats are provided on both sides of the long side of the truck 12 respectively.

On one side of the short side of the track 12, a large-sized projector 24 for displaying an image such as a race situation is provided. Speakers (not shown) for live broadcasting, fanfare, BGM, etc. are provided on both sides of the large projector 24. Above the track 12, a track lighting section 400 for illuminating the track 12 and the model horse 14 is provided. The track lighting section 400 is in the shape of a track, and is supported by struts 401 set at four corners of the track 12.

 (Configuration of the whole horse racing game machine)

 The overall configuration of the horse racing game machine is shown in the block diagram of FIG.

 Instead of the shiny turf 60, the shiny turf driver 58, and the shiny turf control unit 56 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a track lighting unit 400 for illuminating the truck 12 and the model horse 14 A track lighting control section 402 for controlling the track lighting section 400 is provided. Other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment.

 The track lighting controller 402 is connected to the main network CPU 30. The track lighting unit 400 illuminates the truck 12 to give rise to the effect, or tracks the leading model horse 14 with light to produce a lighting effect.

 (Truck lighting part (Part 1))

 FIG. 28 shows the configuration of the track lighting section 400 of the horse racing game apparatus 10.

 The track lighting section 400 of the present embodiment is provided above the track 12 as shown in FIG. 28A. A large number of lamps 404 are arranged in a track. Each lamp 404 is adjusted so that its illumination direction illuminates each part of the track 12. When a number of lamps 404 are turned on in sequence, a spotlight orbits on track 12.

 As the multiple lamps 404, lamps of colors used for illumination may be appropriately arranged. For example, as shown in FIG. 28B, white lamps 404 a, red lamps 404 b, and blue lamps 404 c are arranged in this order. When a large number of lamps 404 are turned on in order, the lighting spot orbits on the track 12 while changing the color tone. When lighting is performed as the horse racing game progresses, the lighting spot tracks the leading horse in the horse racing game. Also, a large number of lamps 404 may be provided as a set of three primary colors of light, a red lamp, a green lamp, and a blue-green lamp. In this case, the lighting control of the lamps 404 is performed as a set of three lamps of the three primary colors of light. By controlling the lighting of the three lamps, it is possible to illuminate in a desired color tone.

An example of illumination control by the truck illumination unit 400 will be described. Until the start of the race, players will be encouraged to participate and the lighting will be used to create a betting time before the start of the race. For example, the grass-colored truck 12 is brightly illuminated, or the spotlight is illuminated so as to orbit around the truck 12. Note that the track 12 may be white and the desired color may be obtained by illumination of the track illumination unit 400. For example, the color can be freely changed depending on the race condition, such as bright grass color or dirt brown.

 When the model horses 14 gather near the gate to start the race, the track lighting unit 400 illuminates the vicinity of the gate intensively.

 When the race starts, the track lighting control unit 400 lights the lamp 404 corresponding to the current position of the first horse 14 detected by the position detection unit 40, and spotlights the first horse. Hit the bird.

 When the race is over, the lights are illuminated to create the excitement of the race. For example, the entire truck 12 is illuminated in a flash shape, or the illumination spot is illuminated so as to rotate. In addition, when the winning model horse 14 makes a round on the track 12 as a ラ ン inning run, the track lighting unit 400 tracks the model horse 14 ゥ inning run and hits the spotlight.

 As described above, according to the track lighting unit of the present embodiment, in addition to the video, the sound such as BGM and horse footsteps, the entire track on which the model horse runs, and the spot on the running model horse are spotted. By doing so, a more powerful race can be realized.

 (Track Lighting Part (Part 2))

 Another specific example of the track lighting section 400 of the horse racing game apparatus 10 is shown in FIG. In this specific example, a plurality of fibers are bundled to configure a track lighting arm 410. As shown in FIG. 29, the track lighting arm 410 is formed to extend upward from the corner 12 to the track 12. The tip of the track lighting arm 410 is freely driven by a driving device (not shown) to change the lighting direction freely.

The other end of the track lighting arm 4 10 is provided with a lamp 4 12. A circular filter 4 14 is provided between the truck lighting arm 4 10 and the lamp 4 12. The filter 414 is rotationally driven by a motor 416. Lamp 4 1 2 light Is incident on the other end of the track illumination arm 4 10 via the filter 4 14. By rotating the filter 4 14 by the motor 4 16, the intensity and color tone of the illumination light applied to the track 12 changes.

 An example of lighting control in the track lighting unit 400 will be described.

 Until the start of the race, players will be encouraged to participate and the lighting will be used to create a betting time before the start of the race. For example, the tip of the track lighting arm 410 is turned to illuminate the spotlight so that the spotlight orbits on the track 12.

 When the race starts, the track lighting control unit 402 moves the tip of the track lighting game 410 based on the current position of the leading horse 14 detected by the position detection unit 40, and Hit the spotlight on.

 When the race is over, the lights are illuminated to create the excitement of the race. For example, while rotating the filter 4 14 to change the color, the tip of the track lighting arm 4 10 is swiveled, and while changing the color on the track 12, the lighting spot is turned around. Or Also, when the winning model horse 14 goes around the track 12 as a ゥ inning run, the track lighting arm 400 tracks the model horse 14 ゥ inning run and hits the spotlight. .

 In this way, according to the track lighting section of this specific example, in addition to images and sound such as BGM and horse footsteps, a more powerful race is realized by applying spots to a running model horse. can do.

 (Truck lighting part (part 3))

 FIG. 30 shows still another specific example of the track lighting section of the horse racing game apparatus 10.

 In this specific example, fibers 420 and 424 for emitting light from the lateral direction are provided on the inner circumference and the outer circumference of the track 12. A light source 422 is provided at an end of the fiber 420, and a light source 426 is provided at an end of the fiber 424.

 The light of the light sources 4 2 and 4 2 6 exits from the sides of the fibers 4 2 0 and 4 2 4, thereby illuminating the track 12. The light sources 4 2 and 4 2 6 are controlled by the track lighting control section 402. When the intensity or color tone of the light sources 4 2 2 or 4 2 6 changes, the intensity or color tone of the illumination light of the track 12 changes.

According to the track lighting section of this specific example, in addition to video, sound such as BGM and horse footsteps, Thus, the color tone of the track can be freely changed with the progress of the horse racing game, and a powerful race can be realized.

 Although the track lighting section of this specific example may be used alone, it is more effective when used in combination with the track lighting section (part 1) or the track lighting section (part 2) described above.

 (Satellite)

 The satellite 22 of the competitive game device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Fig. 31 shows the configuration of satellite 22 in the competitive game device 10, Fig. 32 shows the internal configuration of satellite 22, and Fig. 33 shows the structure of the front panel of satellite 22. FIG.

 In the competitive game device 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, a main control board 500 is provided at the lower portion of the short side of the track 12. The control circuit and the like shown in FIG. 27 are mounted on the main control board 500. A five-seat satellite 22 is provided on both sides of the long side of the truck 12. In the lower part of the long side of the track 12, a DC power source 502 for the satellite 22 with five seats is provided. DC power is supplied from one DC power supply 502 to five satellites 22: 2. Although not shown, an AC outlet is provided near each DC power supply 502 for each satellite 22.

 Fig. 32 shows the internal configuration of satellite 22. The satellite board 510 is a circuit board on which a control circuit for controlling the entire satellite 22 is mounted. The satellite board 5110 has a monitor 512 for displaying images, a sunset panel 514 provided on the surface of the monitor 512 for the player to input instructions, and a medal for supplying medals. The hopper 5 16 and the speaker 5 18 for outputting sound are connected.

 Satellite 22 requires AC and DC power. AC power is supplied from an AC connector 520. The AC connector 520 is connected to the monitor 512 via an AC power switch 522. The AC connector 520 is connected to an external AC outlet.

DC power is supplied from the DC connector 530. DC connector 530 is It is connected to the satellite board 510 via the DC power switch 532 and the circuit protector 534. The DC connector 530 is connected to an external DC power supply 502.

 The AC power switch 52 and the DC power switch 52 are switches operated by a serviceman who performs maintenance, and are provided at positions t and t where the players in the cabinet of the satellite 22 cannot operate. Have been.

 Normally, the AC power switch 5 22 and the DC power switch 5 32 are turned on, and when the main power switch of the competitive game device is turned on, power is also supplied to each satellite 22. Supplied. AC power is supplied to the monitor 5 12 and DC power is supplied to the satellite board 5 10.

 When turning off the power of satellite 22, for AC power, simply turn off the AC power switch 522 without any problem, but for DC power, the process when the power is cut off by the satellite board 510. However, for example, it is necessary to save environment settings, save data, and so on, so that it is not possible to turn off the DC power switch 532 to immediately cut off DC power.

 For this reason, in this embodiment, the satellite board 510 is provided with a door switch 5336 that is linked to the opening and closing of a satellite (22) door (not shown). The door must be opened to operate the AC power switch 5 2 2 and the DC power switch 5 32 before the AC power switch 5 2 2 or DC power switch 5 3 2 is turned off. Be sure the door switch 5 3 6 is off.

 In the present embodiment, utilizing this fact, the satellite board 510 performs power-off processing when the door is opened and the door switch 536 is turned off. As a result, there is no problem even if the DC power switch 532 is turned off, and the state before the power supply is shut down can be restored upon restart. In addition, even if a failure occurs, the failure state can be accurately grasped.

Instead of providing the door switch 536, a delay switch may be used in which the DC power switch 5222 is shut off after a certain period of time. Further, a large capacitor may be connected to the wiring for supplying the DC power to substantially delay the cutoff of the power. In the satellite 22 of the present embodiment, a circuit protector 5334 is provided between the DC power switch 532 and the satellite board 510. This is to prevent the satellite board 50 from being destroyed due to the overcurrent flowing due to the trouble of the other satellites 22 because the DC power supply 502 is shared.

 FIG. 33 shows the structure of the front panel 550 of the satellite 22. On the front panel 550 of the satellite 22, a medal payout port 551 is provided. At the top of the medal payout port 5 5 1, there is provided a payout port 5 5 4 for the medal hopper 5 16. At the lower part of the medal payout port 5 5 1, a force receiver 5 52 for placing the medal cup 5 56 is provided.

 The player places his or her medal cup 5 5 6 in the cup receiver 5 δ 2, and takes out the medal from the medal power 5 6 when necessary. The medals supplied from the medal hoppers 5 16 automatically accumulate in the medal cup 5 δ 6 to facilitate medal management.

 As described above, in the present embodiment, a power supply is not provided for each satellite, but one power supply is provided for a plurality of satellites. Therefore, the installation space can be reduced, and costs can be saved. Further, according to the present embodiment, the door switch is provided, and the power shutdown process is started when the door switch is turned off. Therefore, it is possible to save the environment settings at the time of power shutdown, save data, and perform other operations. At startup, it can be returned to the state it was in before power off. Further, the medal payout receptacle is provided in the medal payout opening of the front panel, so that an obstructive medal cup can be placed during the game, and the paid-out medals can be automatically received.

 Although the present embodiment has been described using a satellite of a competitive game device as an example, game devices other than the competitive game device, such as a bingo game in which a plurality of players participate in a game and a blackjack game, etc. The present invention may be applied to satellites of this type.

 (Modified embodiment)

 The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible.

For example, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a horse racing game, but it is also possible to apply the present invention to a racing game other than horse racing, such as a boat race, a car race, and an auto race. You. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a game device for performing a bingo game, a blackjack game, or the like in which a plurality of players participate in a game.

[Industrial applicability]

 INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is suitable for a racing game machine that models a horse race, a boat race, a car race, an auto race, and the like, and plays by predicting the arrival order of a model horse or a car running on a truck.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. In a competitive game machine in which a running body runs on a field and competes, a position detecting member is provided in the field where the running body runs, and detects a position of the running body,

 The position detecting member can be divided into a plurality of members at a predetermined dividing line, and a connecting means for connecting the wires of the plurality of members at the predetermined dividing line is provided.

 A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

 2. In a competition game machine in which a running body races on a field, a sound generating means provided at a predetermined position along a running path of the running body on the field;

 Sound generation control means for generating the running sound of the travel rest from the sound generation means based on an installation position of the sound generation means and a position of the traveling body;

 A competitive game device comprising:

 3. In a competition game machine in which a running body races on a field, a plurality of optical signal generating means are provided at predetermined positions on the field along a running path of the running body,

 Transmitting an optical signal from the plurality of optical signal generating means during the driving break;

 A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

 4. In a competition game device in which a running body runs and competes on a field, the running body has optical signal output means for outputting an optical signal,

 Optical signal receiving means is provided at a predetermined position on the field along the traveling path of the traveling body,

 An optical signal is received by the optical signal receiving means from the optical signal output means of the traveling body.

 A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

5. In a competition game machine in which a running body runs on a field to compete, a light emitting means for outputting light from the lower surface or side of the field is provided, A competition game device comprising: outputting light from the light emitting means in accordance with the traveling of the traveling body on the field.

 6. A competitive game machine in which a running body races on a field by having a game screen for displaying game information to a player,

 When the player presses the game screen, a trace along a pressing locus is displayed on the game screen so as to be superimposed on the game information.

 A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

 7. A game screen for displaying game information to a player in a competitive game machine in which a running body runs on the field to compete.

 Storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of race information performed continuously,

 Displaying race information selected by the player from the plurality of race information stored in the storage means on the game screen;

 A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

 8. A competitive game machine in which a running body races on a field and has a run gate for aligning a plurality of running bodies at a start position.

 Each gate of the running body opens at the start of the race

 A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

 9. In a competitive game machine in which a running body races on a field, the running body includes: a motor used for running the running body; a diagnosis unit configured to diagnose a state of the motor; Optical signal output means for outputting a diagnosis result by the diagnostic means as an optical signal,

 An optical signal receiving means is provided at a predetermined position on the field along a traveling path of the traveling body,

 An optical signal from the optical signal output means of the traveling body is received by the optical signal receiving means.

 A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

10. In a competitive game machine in which a running body runs and competes on a field, the running body controls a motor that runs on the running body and the motor so that the running body moves forward or backward. Drive control means A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

 1 1. In a competitive game machine in which a running body races on a field, the running body has a motor that runs on the running body, and a drive control unit that performs PWM control of the motor.

 A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

 1 2. In a competition game machine in which a running body runs and races on a field, a light irradiating means for irradiating light onto the field from above the field, and Light irradiation control means for controlling the irradiation light;

 A competitive game device characterized by having.

 1 3. The competitive game device according to claim 1, wherein

 The light irradiating means irradiates the travel rest in a spot shape,

 The light irradiation control unit controls an irradiation direction of the light irradiation unit so as to track the traveling of the traveling body.

 A competitive game device characterized by the above-mentioned.

 14. In a game device in which a plurality of players participate in a game, a plurality of operation units operated by a plurality of players,

 A power supply unit for supplying power to the plurality of operation units,

 Each operation unit is

 A power switch for turning on / off the power from the power unit;

 A door switch linked to the opening and closing of the door,

 Means for performing a power-off process based on a state of the door switch.

 1 5. In a game device where a player participates and plays a game,

 It has an operation unit operated by the player,

 The operation unit is

 A medal payout slot for paying out medals,

A mounting table provided at the medal payout slot, for mounting a medal storage container for storing medals; A game device characterized by the above-mentioned.